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Third Man on the Mountain

  • 19591959
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.1K
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Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Family
A boy attempts to realize his father's dream of climbing an alpine peak known as the Citadel.A boy attempts to realize his father's dream of climbing an alpine peak known as the Citadel.A boy attempts to realize his father's dream of climbing an alpine peak known as the Citadel.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.1K
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  • Director
    • Ken Annakin
  • Writers
    • Eleanore Griffin(screenplay by)
    • James Ramsey Ullman(book "Banner in the Sky")
  • Stars
    • Michael Rennie
    • James MacArthur
    • Janet Munro
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ken Annakin
  • Writers
    • Eleanore Griffin(screenplay by)
    • James Ramsey Ullman(book "Banner in the Sky")
  • Stars
    • Michael Rennie
    • James MacArthur
    • Janet Munro
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    • 25User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    Janet Munro in Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    Janet Munro and Laurence Naismith in Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    Janet Munro and Laurence Naismith in Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    Janet Munro and Laurence Naismith in Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    Janet Munro and Laurence Naismith in Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    Janet Munro in Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    Janet Munro in Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    Janet Munro and Laurence Naismith in Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    James MacArthur in Third Man on the Mountain (1959)
    Third Man on the Mountain (1959)

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    Michael Rennie
    Michael Rennie
    • Captain John Winteras Captain John Winter
    James MacArthur
    James MacArthur
    • Rudi Mattas Rudi Matt
    Janet Munro
    Janet Munro
    • Lizbeth Hempelas Lizbeth Hempel
    James Donald
    James Donald
    • Franz Lerneras Franz Lerner
    Herbert Lom
    Herbert Lom
    • Emil Saxoas Emil Saxo
    Laurence Naismith
    Laurence Naismith
    • Teo Zurbriggenas Teo Zurbriggen
    Lee Patterson
    Lee Patterson
    • Klaus Wesselhoftas Klaus Wesselhoft
    Walter Fitzgerald
    Walter Fitzgerald
    • Herr Hempelas Herr Hempel
    Nora Swinburne
    Nora Swinburne
    • Frau Mattas Frau Matt
    Ferdy Mayne
    Ferdy Mayne
    • Andreasas Andreas
    Joyce Bulifant
    Joyce Bulifant
    • Young Woman Touristas Young Woman Tourist
    • (uncredited)
    Roger Delgado
    Roger Delgado
    • Italian Touristas Italian Tourist
    • (uncredited)
    Leonard Fenton
      John Gabriel
      • Paul - Guideas Paul - Guide
      • (uncredited)
      Helen Hayes
      Helen Hayes
      • Touristas Tourist
      • (uncredited)
      James Ramsey Ullman
      • Touristas Tourist
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Ken Annakin
      • Writers
        • Eleanore Griffin(screenplay by)
        • James Ramsey Ullman(book "Banner in the Sky")
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      Storyline

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      • Trivia
        The Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction at Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is inspired by this movie.
      • Goofs
        The amount of blood on Captain Winter's bandage keeps changing from scene to scene at the end of the movie.
      • Quotes

        Emil Saxo: It's the end of it, for him. But it needn't be for us.

        Franz Lerner: What do you mean?

        Emil Saxo: Tomorrow the weather will be good, after that, who knows? If we leave at first dawn, we'll be there by eight. The boy will stay with him, he won't be left alone. And it's what he would want us to do.

        Franz Lerner: It isn't a question of what he would want. A guide - at any rate, a guide of Kurtal - does not leave his client on a mountain and go on alone.

      • Connections
        Featured in The Magical World of Disney: Perilous Assignment (1959)
      • Soundtracks
        Climb the Mountain
        Written by Franklyn Marks and 'By' Dunham

      User reviews25

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      Top review
      8/10
      Excellent family film and a must for Michael Rennie fans
      This visually stunning film about the true story in the mid-19th century of a young man's need to conquer a mountain in the Swiss Alps that claimed the life of his father 16 years before is an exciting, gripping story that the entire family can enjoy. Young Rudi Matt (James MacArthur) is helped in his quest by famed British climber Captain John Winter, played by Michael Rennie, and their easy, warm chemistry also helps to make this a delightful film for all ages. If you are a fan of Michael Rennie, this film is a must-have for your collection, as his role is large and he gives a wonderful performance. If you are a fan of family adventure films, I recommend this film to you as one that your children will undoubtedly find entrancing, as will you. "Third Man on the Mountain" is a heartwarming, emotionally satisfying journey of a youth into a young man as well as an exciting story of mountain climbing in the 1800's.
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      • Sep 13, 2005

      Details

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      • Release date
        • November 10, 1959 (United States)
      • Countries of origin
        • United States
        • United Kingdom
      • Official site
        • Disney's Official Site
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Banner in the Sky
      • Filming locations
        • Matterhorn, Kanton Wallis, Switzerland
      • Production company
        • Walt Disney Productions
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      • Budget
        • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 47 minutes

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